'The Good Growth Guidelines' launched to help Liverpool City Region businesses operate in more ethical ways

LIVERPOOL City Region Combined Authority has launched:- 'The Good Growth Guidelines' to help businesses understand how to achieve good growth.

The pioneering Good Growth Guidelines offer practical advice for any business looking to implement ethical practices across 5 core areas; culture, recruitment, pay, purchasing and environmental impact.

Good Growth is about increasing profit in a way which improves our relationships with nature, partners, suppliers, customers, employees, and our communities, through the organising principle of purpose.

The guidelines aim to help business leaders to understand:-

• How to improve their workplace culture.
  

• How to implement inclusive hiring practices.
  

• How to fairly improve workers' pay.
  

• How to holistically consider their supply chain.
  

• How to increase environmental awareness and encourage positive behaviours.

Councillor Mike Wharton, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Business, Investment and Trade said:- "The Good Growth Guidelines offer practical, actionable guidance to help businesses implement ethical practices that not only enhance profitability, but also contribute positively to our environment, support social inclusion and fairness, and foster long term resilience. Businesses are the backbone of the Liverpool City Region's economy, and by embracing these principles, they can help drive growth that benefits everyone in our City Region, fostering fairness, sustainability, and opportunities for all."

The guidelines were created in response to the Good Growth series of events delivered in partnership with the Combined Authority's business support service Growth Platform and Matchstick Creative in 2023. The series looked to engage the local business community in "good growth" principles such as:- net zero, diversity, inclusion, fundraising, investment, purpose driven business and start up culture. Attendees of the events were keen to implement these principles into their businesses but were unsure how to do it. Developing the Good Growth Guidelines was a way to offer practical guidance to help businesses of all sizes embrace these ethical practices.

The guidelines can be downloaded from the Growth Platform website.

North Wales Opera Returns to its:- 'Liverpool home' with 2 Beloved Operas This Spring

NORTH Wales Opera is thrilled to announce its return to Liverpool, bringing 2 of the world's most cherished operas to life this Spring. Beginning their tour in North Wales, the company will culminate their performances in their:- 'Liverpool home,' delivering an unmissable celebration of verismo opera with Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) and Pagliacci (Leoncavallo).

With a stellar cast featuring principal singers from Norway, America, Greece, Italy, and our very own Kirby, Liverpool these performances promise an unforgettable evening of drama and beauty. Audiences can look forward to experiencing the most iconic moments of the verismo tradition, including the glorious Easter Hymn and Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, and the heart-wrenching Vesti la giubba from Pagliacci.

Under the expert leadership of internationally renowned soprano Anne Williams King, North Wales Opera is proud to add Pagliacci to their repertoire. This marks their return to St George's Hall after a critically acclaimed performance of Cavalleria Rusticana in autumn 2018.

Artistic Director Anne Williams-King leads a team of exceptional talent, including Musical Director Andrew Charity, Assistant Musical Director Jonathan Ellis, and the Ensemble SY1 under the direction of Ensemble Leader Alex Postlethwaite.

Early Bird Tickets and Group Discounts...

Secure your seats now and take advantage of the special early bird offer; book before - 16 March 2025 to save £5 on each ticket. Group discounts are also available, with groups of 6 saving £50.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the intensity and splendour of these masterpieces. Book your tickets today and join us for an epic night at the opera.

Event details:-

Location – Concert Room, St George's Hall
Date – Sunday, 11 May 2025

Matinee Performance:-

Doors Open:- 14:00
Show Starts:- 14:30
Show Ends:- Approx. 17:00

Evening Performance:-

Doors Open:- 18:15
Show Starts:- 19:00
Show Ends:- Approx. 21:30